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Mallorca and menorca plans
31.07.2019

What to do in August?

Mallorca & Menorca Guide

August is almost here! A month for enjoying the best events in Mallorca and Menorca: local markets, popular festivals, outdoor concerts, kayaking tours, and so much more! Zafiro Hotels suggests a collection of fantastic activities to help you enjoy your holidays to the full. Keep reading, choose the idea you like best and come and enjoy. We’re here for you!

 

Index

 

Markets

 

Palomera night market: in the charming fishing village of Sant Elm, facing the island of Sa Dragonera.

 

Puerto de Alcudia market: in Puerto de Alcudia, this night market has handicrafts, costume jewellery and island-style clothing.

 

Andratx summer market: a beautiful summer market near the sea.

  • WHERE: August 11 and 25 in the Llotja in Port d'Andratx and August 18 in Torrent de Camp de Mar
  • WHEN: August 11, 18 and 25 from 6pm to midnight.

 

Ciudadela Market: visit the Ciudadela craft market with products made by local master craftsmen

  • WHERE: Plaza Des Born, Ciudadela (Menorca)
  • WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6pm to midnight.

 

Mahón Vintage Market: choose from a wide range of products with an exciting history.

Weekly markets

  • Santa Ponsa, every day on the Gran Via Puig de Galatzó in Santa Ponsa (from 7pm to midnight).
  • Palmanova, every day on the Palmanova seafront (from 7pm to midnight).
  • Muro, every Sunday in Plaza Comte d'Empùries (from 8am to 1pm).
  • Valldemossa, every Sunday in the car park of the Valldemossa Tourist Office (from 8am to 1pm).
  • Palma, l'Olivar Market. Plaza del Olivar, open Monday to Saturday from 7am to 2:30pm, Fridays from 7am to 8pm
  • Sóller, every Saturday, Plaza del Mercat, (from 8am to 1pm).
  • Artà, crafts market in the gardens of Na Alcadesa every Tuesday (from 8am to 1pm).
  • Calvià, every Monday, Calle Major (from 8:30am to 1:30pm).
  • Manacor, every Monday in the Plaza Ramon Llull (from 9am to 1pm)

 

 

Music

 

Pollensa classical music festival: Don’t miss the concerts at this festival in the incomparable setting of the Santo Domingo cloister in Pollensa.

  • WHERE: Santo Domingo Convent, Pollensa
  • WHEN:
  • August 7: Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra at 10pm
  • August 21: Accademia del Piacere at 10pm
  • August 27: London Philharmonic Orchestra at 10pm
  • More information: https://festivalpollenca.com/en/

 

Deià International Music Festival: the best international music at a number of concerts in Deià.

  • WHERE: Son Marroig, Deià
  • WHEN:
  • August 1: Eleuterio Dominguez Acevedo, piano
  • August 29: Alexandra Mazurkevitch (Estonia), piano
  • More information: http://www.dimf.com/index.html

 

Swan Lake: Enjoy this wonderful classical ballet performed by the Moscow Ballet.

 

Port Adriano Music Festival: A great schedule of events for the month of August in Port Adriano. 

 

 

Sport

 

XVI Ronda Murada Night: Alcudia celebrates the 16th edition of the Camí de Ronda night race. A 7.4km course, part of which runs above the medieval walls.

 

Eco-kayaking in Cala Sant Vicenç: A fun kayaking trip around the incredible Cala Sant Vicenç.

 

Playa

Festivals

 

Sant Bartomeu Festival: horses, donkeys, cabezudos (giant heads), dancing and much more. A traditional experience you really must not miss.

 

Dance of the Cossiers in Montuïri: Mallorca's most popular traditional dance performed during the Sant Bartomeu festival.

 

Moors and Christians Festival in Pollensa: the festival is based around a re-enactment of the 1550 battle between Moors and Christians in which almost all the local people take part.

 

Capdepera festival: events, children's activities, music, sports and much more, during the Capdepera festival.

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